AUTHOR: Amber Hawthorne-Spratlen

PUBLISHED BOOKS

Maria's Wonderland
This story features a kindergartner who has been diagnosed as a nonverbal communicator. She is featured in a kindergarten classroom with other students of varying abilities. She is a bright and witty child who is interested in her environment. She enjoys coming to school, and she's eager to learn, yet she hasn't quite found her voice. One of the interventions provided for her is an augmentative speaking device. It allows her to participate and interact with her peers and teachers.
This book is part of the Exceptional Courage series, which showcases children of different abilities and unique interests. They learn about themselves through discovery.

Blueberry Lucy
This story features a first-grade student who has been diagnosed with an eye condition. She is in a class for visually impaired children. All of her peers have aids to allow them to participate and interact with one another and negotiate their environment. This book is part of the Exceptional Courage series, which showcases children of different abilities and unique interests. They learn about themselves through discovery.

Cameron the Champion
Amber Hawthorne-Spratlen is an accomplished special education teacher. She is a professional speaker and author who is passionate about engagingher audience, whether children or adults. She has over twenty years' experience working with children of varying ability levels. She is dedicated to educating and building relationships with children and families.Her books are written to provide children and families an opportunity to discuss their feelings, emotions, and overall self-awareness. These stories connect people, encourage confidence, and foster acceptance of our differences and similarities.